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Brother Is Dead… Long Live Viva Brother

• 28th Jun 2011

The UK Brother have changed their name to Viva Brother, following a legal challenge from another band of the same name.

The UK Brother – who're steadily increasing their profile in America – came to the attention of the other Brother – and Australian 'powerhouse celtic tribal trio' based in the USA that combine 'the deep pulse of the didgeridoo, the soaring highs of the bagpipes and tribal percussion'.

In the spirit of The Chemical Brothers and Santigold before them, the band decided that life would be far simpler if they changed their name for the world rather than just the USA, thus avoiding a battle in the US courts.

Lead singer Lee Newell said: “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away three men decided one day that it would be a good idea to start a band called Brother. Many, many years later four frighteningly handsome devils in the desolate, post apocalyptic wasteland of Slough decided to do the same thing. But something called “litigation” got in the way.  However with this out of the way we do finally feel free. Brother is dead. Long Live VIVA BROTHER!”

The band release their debut album Famous First Words on August 1st, and are to tour the UK later this year. More information can be found by following this link.

MSD